Electoral watchdog under scrutiny
Press Review 30 October 2006
The Times reports that the Electoral Commission is seen as failing to exercise its powers to investigate claims of wrongdoing.
Public thinks donations 'should be capped'
News Article 18 October 2006
The public thinks that donations to political parties should be capped, new research has found.
Lib Dems 'could face £2.4m bill'
Press Review 16 October 2006
The Telegraph reports that the Electoral Commission could force the Liberal Democrats to repay a £2.4m donation from jailed businessman Michael Brown.
Election funds could face greater scrutiny
Press Review 28 September 2006
The Electoral Commission is considering plans for greater scrutiny of wealthy party donors who pledge funds to candidates in marginal seats in the run-up to general elections.
Party finances under scrutiny
Press Review 24 August 2006
Electoral Commission figures on donations and loans made to political parties in the second quarter of the year have shed more light on the financial position of the Labour Party.
Labour discloses £28m in loans
News Article 23 August 2006
The Electoral Commission has revealed that the Labour Party has taken out loans totalling more than £28m.
Commission reveals Labour loans
Press Review 23 August 2006
The Electoral Commission is today set to publish full details of the multi-million pound loans Labour received in the run-up to last year's general election.
Party funding back in the spotlight
News Article 18 August 2006
The row over party funding has been reopened with the electoral watchdog unearthing previously undeclared donations to both major parties.
Parties under fire over late donations
Press Review 18 August 2006
Labour and the Conservatives are next week set to face criticism over their failure to report late donations.
Council election pilots 'delivered'
News Article 4 August 2006
Pilot schemes used during this year's local government elections were "well managed and delivered well", according to the Electoral Commission.
Watchdog happy with conduct of council polls
News Article 3 July 2006
The Electoral Commission has expressed confidence in the running of this year's English local elections.
Tories gain through boundary changes
Press Review 26 June 2006
The boundary changes make it more likely that the Tories will gain so many more seats in the next election that a hung Parliament will result, according to research.
Warning over electoral procedure doubts
News Article 13 June 2006
Standards watchdog Sir Alistair Graham has warned that doubts over electoral procedures could "undermine the health of our democracy".
Tories receive £5m boost to party funds
News Article 25 May 2006
The latest figures on donations to political parties have shown a huge boost to Conservative funds during the first quarter of this year.
Respect and BNP criticised over election debts
Press Review 3 May 2006
Both Respect and the British National Party have been named by the Electoral Commission for not paying by the required deadlines more than £60,000 between them in electoral expenses.
